Socio-Cognitive Determinants of Lifestyle Behavior in the Context of Dementia Risk Reduction: A Population-Based Study in the Netherlands.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Unhealthy behavior increases the risk of dementia. Various socio-cognitive determinants influence whether individuals persist in or alter these unhealthy behaviors.

Objective

This study identifies relevant determinants of behavior associated to dementia risk.

Methods

4,104 Dutch individuals (40-79 years) completed a screening questionnaire exploring lifestyle behaviors associated with dementia risk. Subsequently, 3,065 respondents who engaged in one or more unhealthy behaviors completed a follow-up questionnaire investigating socio-cognitive determinants of these behaviors. Cross-tables were used to assess the accuracy of participants' perceptions regarding their behavior compared to recommendations. Confidence Interval-Based Estimation of Relevance (CIBER)

SUBMITTER: Bruinsma J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11191482 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature